The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest 2000's Mall Stores
GoatWars fans rank Spencer’s Gifts #1 among 2000's Mall Stores, with a 61.5% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 American Eagle Outfitters (61.4%), #3 Brookstone (61.1%).
Before online shopping took over, the mall was the place to be — and these stores were the reason you begged for a ride every weekend. Whether you were spritzing body spray at Bath & Body Works, trading games at GameStop, or wandering into Spencer’s for something you probably shouldn’t see, every trip had its must-stop destinations. From the cologne-clouded halls of Abercrombie & Fitch to the neon walls of Hot Topic, these brands shaped how we dressed, shopped, and socialized. Vote for the store that best captures the spirit of the 2000s mall era and help decide which one still holds a place in retail history.
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GOAT List FAQs
Who is #1 among 2000's Mall Stores?
GoatWars fans rank Spencer’s Gifts #1 among 2000's Mall Stores, with a 61.5% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in 2000's Mall Stores by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,270 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of August 22, 2026.
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